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Implementation Determinants of a Digital Program for Children Coping with High Conflict Separation/Divorce

Colleen E Sullivan1, Karey L O'Hara1,2, Michelle Y Yang1

  • 1School of Interdisciplinary Forensics, Arizona State University, Glendale, AZ, USA.

Global Implementation Research and Applications
|April 27, 2026
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A new digital coping program is needed for children experiencing high interparental conflict (IPC) after parental separation. This program aims to reduce child mental health issues by incorporating feedback from legal professionals and parents.

Area of Science:

  • Child and Family Psychology
  • Digital Health Interventions
  • Implementation Science

Background:

  • Interparental conflict (IPC) is a significant risk factor for child mental health problems following parental separation or divorce.
  • Existing interventions may not adequately address the needs of children exposed to high IPC.
  • A scalable digital program is proposed to strengthen adaptive coping skills.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify key implementation determinants for a digital coping program for children exposed to high IPC post-separation.
  • To ensure the program's design supports successful implementation and widespread adoption.
  • To gather insights from stakeholders on program design, structure, and accessibility.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative study involving interviews with 20 family law professionals and 15 separating/divorcing parents.
  • Inductive coding guided by the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR).
  • Examination of program need, design preferences, and strategies for widespread use.

Main Results:

  • Stakeholders strongly affirmed the need and desire for a digital coping program.
  • Recommendations emphasized program acceptability to parents and alignment with court procedures.
  • Affordability, including a sliding scale, was identified as crucial for widespread use.

Conclusions:

  • A digital coping program is highly desired by the family law community and parents.
  • Program design must prioritize parental acceptance, court compatibility, and affordability.
  • Early identification of implementation factors is essential for developing a successful and scalable intervention for children of separated parents.

Keywords:
Child copingChild coping programDivorceHigh parent conflictImplementation determinants

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